Oenothera
macrocarpa
aka
O. missouriensis
Ozark Sundrops
3-7
Central United States
Perennial of dry calcareous barrens and prairies.
Flowers with huge petals followed by conspicuously winged fruits.
Silvery green leaves
O
enothera
is Greek for wine tasting. Folklore claims the roots of some species were used as relishes with after dinner wines.
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